Goveđi ili Teleći Perkelt
Beef or Veal Perkelt (Keto, without thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich stew, similar to goulash, made with tender chunks of beef or veal, plenty of onions, and sweet paprika. Traditionally thicker than goulash, it's easily adapted to keto by avoiding flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef or veal, onions, sweet paprika, lard or oil, tomatoes (small amount), garlic, water or broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening. Ensure it's not served with noodles, potatoes, or rice. Ask for extra fat or a side of low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Perkelt, molim vas, bez brašna ili skroba za zgušnjavanje. Bez nudli, krompira ili pirinča. Može li dodatno masti ili nisko-ugljeno-hidratno povrće?
For Perkelt, please ensure no flour or starch for thickening. No noodles, potatoes, or rice. Can I have extra fat or low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener; high quantity of onions or root vegetables; added sugar in tomato paste or sauce; served with high-carb sides like pasta, potatoes, or bread.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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